Off-Road Desert Torture Test! // 2025 Subaru Forester

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11 күн бұрын

The all new 2025 Subaru Forester is something I judged before actually driving it..
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@andyny29 10 күн бұрын

Love your “fix” for the front looking like an Explorer!❤😂😅😊

@tobysurmann1936 10 күн бұрын

Explorister 🤣

@thehimself4056 10 күн бұрын

I thought KZfaq censored curse words

@rizvonchaudhary2546 10 күн бұрын

That red middle finger 😂

@TinLeadHammer 10 күн бұрын

Now it looks like 2017 Peugeot 3008.

@proehm 9 күн бұрын

At least appropriate music... 🎵"...take it easy."🎵

@Primus54 10 күн бұрын

I’m always impressed by your ability to offer an honest assessment of vehicles you have owned or have a preference towards. That creative “de-Explorer” segment… pure Sarah-n-Tuned! 😉 Thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍

@NeXTAdventures82 2 күн бұрын

I think Sarah should make those plates for the front fascia and sell it! 😂😂

@Aeryxs 10 күн бұрын

The new Subaru Explorester!

@eskieman3948 10 күн бұрын

BS.

@newtonlee7849 10 күн бұрын

Wow!!! I'm very impressed with this review!! I've yet to see any other review on the Forester that covers technical, underbody, interior, drive characteristics both on & off road, plus hill climb/descent. You really packed in pretty much everything a prospective buyer needs to know about this new car in one video. Well Done!!!!

@luisochoa7 10 күн бұрын

I clicked so fast that notification the KZfaq app froze

@mostcom 10 күн бұрын

The honesty of your assessment of a vehicle in one of your reviews has always made it fun to guess the scores in your scoreboard segment.

@mattsansom644 10 күн бұрын

You really have got Top Gear levels of reviewing and thrashing at the same time, impressive!

@teda273 4 күн бұрын

I love your reviews. As a new 2025 Forester owner, I probably watched every KZfaq review---yours is the best! Your technical overview, actual driving, and animated comments is terrific.

@tubecoatue 10 күн бұрын

You always do a nice job with the reviews Sarah. I appreciate your thorough yet quick delivery. Serious fact-filled presentation flavored with fun. Very nice.

@SuperWooba 10 күн бұрын

Your downhill assist is Angel Food cake lol

@philbro1829 10 күн бұрын

You did a smokin cool mod to the front end of the Forester... keep up the great work 👍

@henrymach 10 күн бұрын

I like this new offroad track better than the old one. It looks like you have more room to play

@damieg82 10 күн бұрын

6:31 that's most likely the center airbag that deploys in side collisions. It stops the front occupants from hitting each other. I believe it's mandatory to get a 5 star rating in the Australian NCAP tests, so perhaps Subaru just includes it in all markets for production simplicity

@michaelwright2986 9 күн бұрын

That makes sense. I wondered if it was designed to squish you up against the roof for total immobilisation.

@niklaswejedal463 10 күн бұрын

You know how much I love the off-road reviews❤ - and the Rally Special Stage 2.0 seems like so much fun ❤❤❤❤❤ - and silly penguin antics always puts a big smile on my face😂 - And speaking of faces; your "facelift"-suggestion was a big improvement, hoping someone at Subaru takes note. Thank you for what you do and Stay Awesome! ❤

@fl00d69 9 күн бұрын

'Subaru Ford Explorester' 🤣🤣🤣 Also your front end mod is genius! Subaru should hire you!

@kmpm 10 күн бұрын

Best reviews ever! Lots of interesting and quirky facts and details and not just reciting the brochure ...

@stephenmoxley3004 9 күн бұрын

Sarah, I love your car reviews. They're the perfect mix of technical details, driving experience and funny stuff. I love it when the rubber hand flies off the stick. Don't ever change. The penguins have become a part of your reviews too, so keep those guys employed.

@OCDRex11 10 күн бұрын

Having owned 6 subies, yes the older fun ones, it is amazing to see that regardless of newness, they still make the things the same every model. Even if they made a 'lil Fordester, it is still a Subie. I wish turbos would come back though. Subie was big into turbos when no on else really was. Again, that is why I had the older fun ones. Still rocking an 05 OBT. Thing still takes off like a rocket. Great video Sarah!

@Vicstruction 10 күн бұрын

Subaru NEEDS to bring back the XT

@eskieman3948 10 күн бұрын

I'd sit tight & cross your fingers. Wait until the fall elections, and let's see if the American people (voters) learned their lesson over the past four years. If so.... 🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

@housepianist 9 күн бұрын

@@eskieman3948i don’t see what that has to do with anything. Regardless of what happens, people are not going to buy XT Foresters. They will still sell tons of non-turbo, fuel efficient models because that’s waht people want, unless you think an XT model will sell for $25k 😂

@bradleyyounger8499 9 күн бұрын

@@eskieman3948😂 🙏

@Wrang15 9 күн бұрын

Hope it's not the 2.4... my outback has been in the shop now 2 months... oil pan leaks... 18k on it... full motor pull to fix...

@russellzauner 9 күн бұрын

I'd settle for a hybrid but one that's configured like the Audi not the Honda lol

@masterofcents.8175 10 күн бұрын

The subframe is thin in that point because that is a crumple zone to save other more expensive stuff from getting damaged in an accident.

@jiggsh54 9 күн бұрын

In the Great Smoky Mountains this week. I saw tons of Foresters, Crosstreks and Outbacks. The most I’ve seen here. All of exploring we did, they were everywhere. Even saw a Legacy. They were all over.

@user-ln5ub2lb1h 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for the much needed humor today. In addition to being brilliant, you are very funny. Thank you!😊

@ConfirmedPatriot 10 күн бұрын

Genius modification to that front grill. I agree about the Ford front end. Great brakes and some decent off- road chops, but hello it needs an XT and/or Wilderness edition. A car for a safe, boring person ?!

@TheJeez 10 күн бұрын

Sarah allll I want is a compilation video of nothing but "in the name of science I am now going to give it the beans. Bolstering assessment...(assesses bolstering)". It will get 1 million views bc I will watch it 1 million times 😂

@leonb2637 10 күн бұрын

Sarah should do compilation videos of her 'Sarahisms', best reactions in car reviews, a newer 'blooper' vid.

@marcq6218 9 күн бұрын

Kk Kk

@royhi1809 10 күн бұрын

You make a car review a delight to watch with details that we want to hear. BRAVO!

@502Chevy 10 күн бұрын

Best car reviewer ever! Thanks Sarah for enduring the 106 temps to bring us this review.

@m3rdpwr 10 күн бұрын

I really wanted a turbo. Knowing the Forester wasn't going to get one, I bought an Outback Touring XT a few months ago. Turbo was the biggest reason, but I love my ventilated seats.

@eskieman3948 10 күн бұрын

Those seats ARE pretty nice!

@lediabolique5822 10 күн бұрын

Thanks Sarah for another great vid! A lovely way to start my day. You could produce a line of inexpensive, just-for-fun aftermarket parts that change the look/design of vehicles. They could also be used to change the look of your vehicle when fleeing the scene of whatever crime you might have committed - like overenthusiastically vigorous shaking of vehicles why communing with penguins! Many, many centre console buckets full of respect from the UK.

@Wurger52 10 күн бұрын

"Front Angel Cake Cam"

@robinpazmino78 10 күн бұрын

So far, it is the best review about the new 2025 forester, technical aspects that others don't aim.kudos to you!keep up the great work.

@dariustambasco5457 10 күн бұрын

You look amazing today as always!

@alvarobh9612 3 күн бұрын

I see a lot of videos of forester. I love the way you do! Thanks for this video!

@andrewfishkin6559 10 күн бұрын

Great review and lots of fun. As always.

@markdavis911time 7 күн бұрын

Love your reviews Sarah! You have a unique and engaging style, that's honest, funny and informative. Great work, as always 👍

@feabicyoplung 10 күн бұрын

Been waiting for this one. Thanks for reviewing. xo

@rodhili748 10 күн бұрын

I collected my new forester earlier this week and can fully endorse everything you say. I did, however, opt for the 18 inch wheels and I'm glad I did

@bobuncle8704 9 күн бұрын

Sarah, you reviews are top shelf, unique, and on point. Love’m

@ChiChi-dy9qi 9 күн бұрын

Sarah you do THE besht car reviews ever. I love the detail you go into and the tech shpec's. Awesome work thank you.

@tonycarel1785 4 күн бұрын

Just found this channel and I subscribed right away funny, smart, and has the best review I have ever seen!! Going to watch more reviews.

@dylanaman6306 10 күн бұрын

Another awesome car review Sarah. I wish they would make a manual version too.👍👍

@tonygiraldes7848 10 күн бұрын

Just the greatest channel and content creator! And where else can you get themed penguins! 🐧 (not steamed penguins - pay attention 😀) just the greatest 🙂♥️

@gmrhmn 10 күн бұрын

"shape-a-gon" 😂

@TinLeadHammer 10 күн бұрын

"vibration dampener".

@tetototupuna 10 күн бұрын

Sarah, you ARE the best!!

@user-ib6fu3ux1q 9 күн бұрын

Solid review. Glad to see penguins are back in vehicle reviews. I always enjoy their input.

@stucook8622 10 күн бұрын

Thanks Sarah!🌻🐧

@johnmbell4642 9 күн бұрын

Hey Sarah, excellent job on this one. I know you care about the direction that the car companies are going, but great to see just how much. hopefully Toyota has some influence and Subaru will bring back some of their awesome models. I wouldn’t be surprised and nice job with the shapes fixing the Forrester.🙂🐧🐧🐧👍

@garyworokevich2524 10 күн бұрын

My favourite Subaru. Love Foresters

@timbrown9731 9 күн бұрын

5:22 yep and that’s why I never got rid of my OEM rims….. When I first got the car, I took the rims off and cleaned the inner barrels (Sarah cleaning levels here ) and realized who the oe manufacturer was for Subaru….

@harvey1115 10 күн бұрын

Moving the Celica to get this on the lift was super worth this excellent video! Been interested in a Forester for awhile and this is great info as always Sarah 🎉

@rogerward3185 6 күн бұрын

You're "not a journalist," you are much more informative and entertaining. Thanks for what you do!

@goatweedwillie5349 10 күн бұрын

great review as always. A great way to start off a boring Wednesday at work.

@MichaelSmalleyMPA 7 күн бұрын

Smartest, best auto review I've seen. Really seem to know your stuff, thanks :)

@kiko1339 6 күн бұрын

E.t riding in your backpack so clever, love it! 😂

@127Foxtrot 10 күн бұрын

I think that tweaking of the lowest gear ratio really aided that steep hill-climb test, especially given it’s not even a Wilderness model; excellent review !

@RodneyHart-dp6dz 10 күн бұрын

Another great review. Always entertaining

@Freddy37022 10 күн бұрын

Sarah, you look awesome today… Oh, uhm great review Love your humor and thoroughness!

@jbshredr9336 10 күн бұрын

Sarah, I 👀 a MUCH larger garage in your near future! Best Channel hands down- Great Vids👏👏👏

@SarahnTuned 10 күн бұрын

Glad you do, I don’t.

@jbshredr9336 10 күн бұрын

@@SarahnTunedStay hopeful for the future…surprises “N” store…😎

@rotorglowralliart2222 10 күн бұрын

@@SarahnTuned My wife has the 2021 Forester Sport. We wish they would’ve had a XT model too. Hands down that would’ve been the model we would’ve bought. An STI model in world rally blue limited edition would be awesome but not holding my breath on that one.

@George-rk7ts 10 күн бұрын

Almost anyone can make a car review that is a little bit fun. This one has three of the most delightful things on the internet: a Subaru, penguins, and the one and only Sarah. With Angel's voice making a cameo.

@calebwany8422 10 күн бұрын

brother eww what's that

@davidbaron6647 10 күн бұрын

Amazing Sarah. 🎉 thank you

@neoanderson7 10 күн бұрын

Always tough to do an honest review with a model you own. You hit it out of the park. 👍🏻

@richardl3809 8 күн бұрын

Great review, I ❤your style.

@strykerentllc 10 күн бұрын

Nobody gonna talk about that subtle finger message sent to everyone @3:30 ? lol

@user-bz8bh5gv3v 6 күн бұрын

Your presentation is wonderful. I love these wagons but have been on the sidelines because of the high cost of any possible engine repair. That aside, the car does remarkably and exceptionally well off road. Did not expect that ability at all. Your channel is great.

@wattheheck6010 10 күн бұрын

Terrific review, thanks, specking as a former Subaru owner (in early 2000's).

@winstonhorton1455 10 күн бұрын

You are a big reason why I got my 18 FXT, and I am still loving that thing! But without another XT coming, I'm stuck wondering where I'm going next. :/

@SarahnTuned 10 күн бұрын

I find more pleasure in keeping a vehicle in new condition as it ages. My Forester is 10 years old now and it literally still looks brand new in and out. So I say just be OCD about keeping your '18 in perfect condition and save your money! Be sure to do a CVT fluid change every 30k on it, disregard what the dealer may say, it's vital to make that TR690 last. MRT Performance in Australia did a great video on the high torque Subaru CVT on one that they tore apart.

@garytate8284 10 күн бұрын

love your honesty!

@MegaRetr 9 күн бұрын

Probably the best looking Forester

@cwescapexlt4x4 10 күн бұрын

amazing what that "fix" did to make it look better (this coming from a Explorer and Forester owner

@victorteran9766 10 күн бұрын

loved the review!! everything seems ok with this Forester except for the Explorer front, and your solution was actually what I would do if I bought one!

@jetsons101 10 күн бұрын

Subaru should use your idea of adding body color by the headlights, it looks much better.

@kirknewton100 9 күн бұрын

Your fix for the front was just an eye opener! How Subaru didn't see it is a wonder! Great review 😂❤

@guylr7390 10 күн бұрын

Great work Sarah. Super detail that the other reviewers leave out. Also hoping for an XT and the promised hybrid. Still miss my 240k mile 2001 SF., what a car.

@brucerobertson4340 10 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@nhsamurai8733 10 күн бұрын

Fantastic review as always!! I miss my XT.

@georgeropeson 8 күн бұрын

Best test drive what I have seen about this mode so far! 😍😍 Beautiful exterior and design since it is close to classic Forester design. And of course beautiful girl 😍😍 What I have not see yet is how is acceleration in manual mode.

@manifestSD 10 күн бұрын

Factory Enkeis ... just feels right. 🌸 Loving Special Stage 2.0!

@teddyg655 9 күн бұрын

Your driving skills are impressive.

@TheDude1961 10 күн бұрын

Keep up the vids Sarah😉 🐧❤

@PAFishandTanks 10 күн бұрын

Great video

@marinossg389 10 күн бұрын

There is made in Japan and made in elsewhere type of quality!

@Jay-sb2xs 10 күн бұрын

Love the looks of it including the bronze color

@rmarsyoutube 9 күн бұрын

I feel that Sarah would make an excellent teacher

@AB-jk7tw 9 күн бұрын

Add a decent engine option - 200-225 hp and torque - and this car will be a earl winner.

@Senvae 10 күн бұрын

My 2014 XT is the first vehicle I ever bought that had hood struts included.

@chrisecoff6155 10 күн бұрын

Excellent and timely review, Dear Lady! My SIL is looking to trade her '15 Forester, and this review will have her 100% comfortable with what's available. 10-Q!! 🤩

@Jeffrey_Lew 9 күн бұрын

1:09 “Out back, …” Unintentional pun

@australiantruckspotting8883 10 күн бұрын

Probably the best looking Forester since the original

@nataliebridgmon339 8 күн бұрын

My favorite car review channel reviewing my favorite Subaru model is an automatic watch.

@dandrada1 9 күн бұрын

off-road test was the best!

@Seesred10 8 күн бұрын

I like the Shape-A-Gon and “ textrations” commentary!

@bigpapab 9 күн бұрын

lol, the finger again! love you Sarah🥰

@cobyjones9519 10 күн бұрын

Loving the Foghat-Slow Ride

@awesomearizona-dino 6 күн бұрын

FINALLY Subaru made tham nice looking. Thank you Sarah (with an H) -Dino.

@casag617 9 күн бұрын

Really informative video and well presented thanks =)

@bobwoods6780 10 күн бұрын

Glad to see the return of the Penguins!!

@jeffharris8166 10 күн бұрын

Yay, Sarah !!!!!!!!

@Soldadummy 9 күн бұрын

Sarah Solberg! That looks a ton of fun

@Mister006 9 күн бұрын

know you love your Subaru Forrester!!

@kriztov265 9 күн бұрын

The adjustable rear seats is the bane of my 2011's existence along with the fridge foam in the rear well. Other than that after 13 years of use its one of the best cars we have owned. Its the 2 ltr diesel with the pox dpf and egr setup other than that mechanically has been great. When Im done with it Sarah Ill sell your the six speed manual for your gump :)